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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion for September Drawing

9/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion for the September 1, 2025 drawing, the fifth-largest ever.
No tickets matched the winning numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17 from the August 30 drawing.
Nine tickets won $1 million each, and three tickets with Power Play won $2 million each.
The cash option for the jackpot is about $498.4 million before taxes.
This drawing will be the 40th since the last jackpot was won on May 31, 2025.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1992, Powerball has become a major American lottery game, with its largest jackpot reaching $1.586 billion in 2016. By that year, 44 states participated, generating over $1.5 billion in ticket sales. The current $1.1 billion jackpot reflects ongoing trends in lottery popularity, significantly benefiting state revenues for public programs and education.

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Story summary

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion for the September 1, 2025 drawing, the fifth-largest ever.
No tickets matched the winning numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball 17 from the August 30 drawing.
Nine tickets won $1 million each, and three tickets with Power Play won $2 million each.
The cash option for the jackpot is about $498.4 million before taxes.
This drawing will be the 40th since the last jackpot was won on May 31, 2025.

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